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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 358.17 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 358.17 and 116.96 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 358.17 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/358.17 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 358.17 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 41,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.56/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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